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Seven Spots for Fantastic Local Fare at North Hills

One of the best features of North Hills, a continually-evolving shopping, dining and entertainment area in Raleigh, N.C.,
is its cutting-edge culinary scene. From places that serve exotic
dishes to the more classic regional fare, below are seven North
Hills eateries to try. Visit and check these places out:

The CowfishFor taste buds in search of unconventional
flavors, we recommend The Cowfish.The restaurant gets its name from its fusion sushi-hamburgers—yes, you read that correctly. Order the flavorful Taste Explosion Roll, and
you'll see a dish that looks like sushi, but tastes like a finely-seasoned
Angus beef burger.

The Q Shack"BBQ Tender as a Mother's Love" is the motto for
The Q Shack, a locally-owned restaurant that specializes in barbecue and homemade
sides from local, farm-fresh ingredients. Their meats are smoked on-site with a
special blend of hickory wood and dry seasoning.

CoquetteFor fine French dining, head to Coquette. Get ready to
gush over the tender beef bourguignon, pommes frites in truffle oil,
profiteroles with chocolate and more—bon appétit! Don't forget that French cuisine calls for a
distinctive vin from Coquette's
exclusively-French wine list and classic French cocktails.

VivaceVivace, meaning "lively," is a name that sets the tone for
the dynamic Italian food to come: cold
and hot antipasti dishes like savory meatball morsels in tomato sauce,
wood-fired pizza and house-made pastas and signature entrees like ribeye steak
with fondue. Pair with Italian wines, which dominate their collection, or the
house-made limoncello, a tart, lemon-flavored liqueur.

b.goodThe farm-to-fork movement has hit its stride, and
you can experience it at North Hills at b.good. It's a simple concept: real food sourced from
local farms. Whether it's a familiar side like fries, but hand-cut, oven-baked
and purchased farm-fresh, or soft drinks from an all-natural, handcrafted recipe,
b.good has an organic twist on every sandwich, salad, side and beverage.

Midtown GrilleFor a quaint, casual atmosphere with creative
cuisine, Midtown Grille is a great full-service restaurant option. For brunch, try the shrimp
and grits with smoked tomato jus, chives and poached eggs. For pairing with a dinner
entre, like the lamb ragu, order a drink infused with seasonal flavors to liven
up their classic cocktails.

Edible ArtFinally, for desert, take advantage of North
Hills's acquisition of a Raleigh classic: Edible Art. Sweet, Southern and scratch-made since 1982,
Edible Art is one of the city's oldest bakeries, moved to North Hills last
year from Hillsborough St. Try a custom dessert, with flavors available like
honey lavender and key lime.

Author: Emma Witman

Emma Witman is a writer and a Raleigh native. She reads creative fiction from time-to-time and travels as often as possible.